Public schools in Lewistown, PA
7 open public schools with an address in Lewistown, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,682
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lewistown public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Lewistown, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,682 students, an average of 526 per school. The largest campus is Mifflin Co HS (1,032 students), and the largest elementary school is Lewistown Intrmd Sch (516).
Mifflin County SD operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Lewistown
Elementary schools in Lewistown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Derry El Sch Mifflin County SD | KG–03 | 261 | 11.2:1 | |
| Lewistown El Sch Mifflin County SD | KG–03 | 457 | 9.4:1 | |
| Lewistown Intrmd Sch Mifflin County SD | 04–05 | 516 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Lewistown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin Co MS Mifflin County SD | 06–07 | 733 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Lewistown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin Co HS Mifflin County SD | 10–12 | 1,032 | 13.9:1 | |
| Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 5 | 0.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lewistown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin Co JHS Mifflin County SD | 08–09 | 678 | 12.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Lewistown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,682 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lewistown
How many public schools are in Lewistown, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Lewistown: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,682 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lewistown?
Schools with an address in Lewistown belong to 2 education agencies, led by Mifflin County SD (6 schools), Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lewistown?
Mifflin Co HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lewistown, with 1,032 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lewistown?
No school with an address in Lewistown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lewistown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lewistown public schools is 12.5:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lewistown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities